BRANFORD FESTIVAL CELEBRATING 25 YEARS
1985-2009
Branford Festival Information
and Schedule of Events
NOTICE: The Marshall Tucker Band unfortunately has to cancel their performance due to Doug Gray, lead singer and original members' wife died unexpectedly at their home in Spartanbury, SC. Our sincere sympathy to the Family and the Band.
No Dogs Allowed on the Green during Festival Weekend
2009 TOWN BAKING CONTEST
"Best of Branford Baking Contest"
2006 Winners
2005 Winners
2004 Winners
Schedule for Branford Festival
June 19th through June 21st, 2009
What would the Branford Festival be without all the great food selections? This year visit Tabor Lutheran Church for some delicious wings and sweet potato fries or visit our two new vendors Eli's on the Hill and SBC Restaurant. So instead of wondering what to make for dinner, head on down to the Branford Festival and let them do the cooking for you. Please be sure to visit all the vendors.
Hours of operation:
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 7 am-10pm
Sunday 7am-4pm
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TENT 1: ROTARY CLUB: Pancake Breakfast: pancakes or French toast, orange juice, coffee, lobster rolls, chicken tenders, steamship rounds, and roast beef sandwiches, French fries, onion rings, hot dogs, coleslaw, strawberry shortcake ( Saturday evening and Sunday only)
TENT 2: ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB: Sausage and Peppers and onion sub, Meatballs, Pasta Fagioli, soda, water and popcorn, Egg and ham sandwich (Sat. and Sun. morning only)
TENT 3: EXCHANGE CLUB: Fried Dough, soda and water
TENT 4: LIONS CLUB: Cheese steak Sub: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, bacon cheeseburgers, fruit cup, soda, coffee, water, juice, milk, French toast and bacon egg and cheese sandwich.
TENT 5: BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL: Italian Ices
TENT 6: LYNN'S DELI: Chicken Cutlet, chowder bread bowl, chicken fingers, buffalo chicken, French fries, onion rings, grilled chicken or shrimp Caesar salad, eggplants sub, ,mesculin greens with cranberries and nuts, egg sandwiches, muffins, soda, water, and gatorade.
TENT 7: ASHLEY'S ICE CREAM: Hard Ice Cream: waffle cones, sundaes, cones and cups, smoothies, Snapple, water
TENT 8: DARBAR INDIA: Indian Food: Chicken Tikki Marsala, Chana Masala, Basmati Rice
TENT 9: A & D ENTERPRISES: Funnel Cakes: Strawberry smoothies, lemonade, pretzels
TENT 10: ELI'S ON THE HILL: Doritos Crusted Chicken: pulled pork, sliders, turkey burger, cheeseburger, cookies, soda, and chips
TENT 11: BORN IN AMERICA: Pizza, Gourmet and Traditional: soda, water, cotton candy
TENT 12: SBC RESTUARANT: Penna Rustica: Rigatoni ala Vodka, stuffed mushrooms, crab cakes, grilled chicken rollup, brochette, grilled cheese, fries, and fruit cup
TENT 13: THAI TASTE: Thai Food: garlic chicken (on a stick), Pad Thai (rice noodle), chicken with cashew nuts, veggie fried rice
TENT 14: NORTH HAVEN CREAMERY: Soft serve ice cream: cones, cups, sundaes, milkshakes, floats
TENT 15: TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH: Chicken wings: hot dogs, bratwurst, Asian wings, honey BBQ wings, French fries, sweet potato fries, coffee, soda, water.
TENT 16: HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake with Real Whipped Cream: lemonade, coffee and water
MAINSTAGE
5:00 PM - Branford High School Concert Choir
6:15 PM - John Moss Scholarship Award
6:30 PM Father of the Year Announcement
6:45 PM - The Star Factory Band
8:45 PM Big Shot
Kids Activities open at 5:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M.
Activities Include: Moonwalk, kiddie rides, Merry go round, Fun House Playscape, Tubs of Fun, Dunk Tank, Dragon Trail,
water races, and balloon store, Face Painting, and Nail Art. The Branford Fire Department will be on hand with the Smoke Trailer and the Branford Police Department with Kid Care, and much much more!
For information about feeding and changing your children click here.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
- 7:00AM Food Booth Area
Food Vendors open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See complete
list below.
- 8:00AM - 4:00PM On the Green Community and Craft Expo. About the Expo.
- 9:00AM - 9:00PM On the Green
Kids Activities
Activities Include: Moonwalk, kiddie rides, Merry go round, Fun House Playscape, Tubs of Fun, Dunk Tank, Dragon Trail, water races, and balloon store, Face Painting, and Nail Art. The Branford Fire Department will be on hand with the Smoke Trailer and the Branford Police Department with Kid Care, and much much more!
MAINSTAGE
6:15 PM -25th
Anniversary Special Presentation
6:30 PM-
Fleetwood Dreams CANCELLED due to weather
8:15 PM -Sponsor Announcement & Committee Members
The Marshall Tucker Band CANCELLED.
To to the unfortunate death of Doug Gray's wife. Please visit there website for further information. Please check back soon for a schedule update.
BACKSTAGE
9:00-9:30 A.M. Murphy Singers and Recorders
9:30-10:00 A.M. Sliney Singers
10:00- 10:30 A.M. Tisko SIngers
10:30-11:00 A.M. Don Fillion
11:15-11:45 A.M. Branford Early Learning Center Singers& Dancers
11:45-12:45 P.M. Tucker Jameson & The Hot Mugs
12:45-1:15 P.M. Let's Dance in Rhythm- Demo and Dance lesson!
1:15-1:45 P.M. World Champion Taekwondo
1:45-2:45 P.M. Matt James and Eric
2:45-3:45 P.M. Live Now!
MAIN STREET
8:30-9:30 A.M. Brain Dolzani- Original Acoustic Rock Solo
9:40-10:40 A.M. Seth Adam- Original Acoustic Rock Solo or Duo
10:50-10:50 A.M. Greg Koons- Original Acoustic Rock Solo
12:00 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. King for a Day- Cover and Originals Rock Band
1:30 P.M. to 2:20 P.M Riverside- 70's Cover Band
2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Article 19- Original Pop/Rock, Groove, & Funk
- 7:00AM Food Booth Area Food Vendors open for Fathers Day breakfast -
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM On the Green
Kids Activities
Activities Include: Moonwalk, kiddie rides, Merry go round, Fun House Playscape, Tubs of Fun, Dunk Tank, Dragon Trail, water races, and balloon store, Face Painting, and Nail Art. The Branford Fire Department will be on hand with the Smoke Trailer and the Branford Police Department with Kid Care, and much much more! - 9:20AM Car Cruise Parade. For information click here.
- 10:15AM Car Cruise - Arrive at Branford Green CANCELLED
- 10:00AM The 29th Annual Branford Road Race -For information click here to visit their web site.
MAINSTAGE
10:30 AM - Stony Creek Fife & Drum
11:15 AM - David DeLucia Band
12:15 PM Road Race & Bake Off Contest Winners
12:30 PM- Steve D'Agostino Band,
Singin' & Swingin' The Great American Songbook.
New New New New New New
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2009
Presenting Sponsors: Branford Festival, Branford Recreation Department, The Town of Branford and Blue Plate Radio
ON THE TOWN GREEN JULY 9TH - AUGUST 20TH 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
July 9th Airbourne Jazz
July 16th Closed Till Dark
July 23rd Gary Grippo Quintet
July 30th Dana Lauren
August 6th Laco Deczi
August 13th MIKATA (All of Us) Latin Jazz Ensemble
August 20th Rohn Lawrence, Jay Rowe, and Friends
Please visit us at www.branfordjazz.com
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